PRIDE Values
In his 2016 State of the University Address, Chancellor Sam Hawgood announced that UCSF is embracing a common set of values to set a clear direction for all members of the UCSF community as we work together to fulfill our mission. This set of overarching values aligns with UCSF’s Principles of Community and Code of Ethics.
The word 'pride' is an integral cultural concept within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex (LGBTQI) community, representing solidarity, collectivity, and identity as well as resistance to discrimination and violence. Its associated symbolism (e.g., rainbow colors) communicates to individuals that LGBTQI members are welcome as valuable members of the community.
As a flagship institution and second largest employer in San Francisco, UCSF fully acknowledges and appreciates the significance and symbolism of the word pride to the LGBTQI community and their allies around the world.
Building a collaborative culture that is unified in its shared values is important for UCSF today and positions UCSF well for the future. As a unifying set of beliefs, values help set expectations, drive decision-making and build a culture that inspires our actions.
As UCSF continues to grow in size and scope, UCSF PRIDE Values serve as the cornerstone for everything we do and unite our faculty, students, researchers, caregivers, and staff in building a culture of collaboration that inspires us be our best today and in the future.
UCSF PRIDE Values
PRIDE Values are:
Professionalism: To be competent, accountable, reliable and responsible, interacting positively and collaboratively with all colleagues, students, patients, visitors and business partners.
Respect: To treat all others as you wish to be treated, being courteous, kind and acting with utmost consideration for others.
Integrity: To be honest, trustworthy and ethical, always doing the right thing, without compromising the truth, and being fair and sincere.
Diversity: To appreciate and celebrate differences in others, creating an environment of equity and inclusion with opportunities for everyone to reach their potential.
Excellence: To be dedicated, motivated, innovative and confident, giving your best every day, encouraging and supporting others to excel in everything they do.
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Watch the Oct. 4, 2016 State of the University Address in which Chancellor Sam Hawgood announces that UC San Francisco is embracing the PRIDE Values to set a clear direction for all members of the UCSF community as we work together to fulfill our mission.
